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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
The Blues, Reds and Yellows lived in harmony. Reds were the loudest, Yellows the brightest and Blues were the coolest. However when one of the colours proclaims they are the best, discord breaks out and eventually the colours decide to live in different parts of the city. Then one day a Yellow befriends a Blue and they become inseparable, discovering a world of different possibilities and colours.
From the brilliantly talented Arree Chung comes a sweet tale of difference and acceptance. Mixed is a charming and timely story with characterful illustrations and humour.
This resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one
girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn't have
a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or
classroom-a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace
Byers and Keturah A. Bobo. When a girl is asked where she's
from-where she's really from-none of her answers seems to be the
right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving
abuelo for help. He doesn't give her the response she expects. She
gets an even better one. Where am I from? You're from hurricanes
and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island
people home when the sun goes to sleep.... With themes of
self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture
book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds
and of all colors-especially anyone who ever felt that they don't
belong. 2019 Nerdies Fiction Picture Book Award Winner | Silver
Medalist for Bank Street College of Education's Best Spanish
Language Picture Books of the Year | Named one of Kirkus Reviews
Best Books of 2019 |A Mighty Girl's 2019 Book of the Year | Named
one of New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2019 "Lyrical
language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers
to ponder and discuss their own identities." -Kirkus (starred
review) "An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to
acknowledge and celebrate the many, many backgrounds, roots,
histories, of those who live in these United States." -Shelf
Awareness (starred review) "A much-needed title that is a first
purchase for libraries and classrooms." -School Library Journal
"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of
color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo
shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she's
from." -Booklist "Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to
narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches
out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family."
-Publishers Weekly A Spanish-language edition, ?De donde eres?, is
also available.
Lucky Cat is a heartwarming story about an immigrant family in
America, and a new friend their daughter June makes as they prepare
to open their restaurant. June's family have a new home in America.
There's plenty to do before their restaurant opens, but Mama is
excited when she finds the previous owners have left a Lucky Cat!
It's meant to bring good luck to their ventures, and June is even
more excited the next evening when she finds that the statue can
come to life. But unfortunately, Lucky Cat doesn't seem that lucky.
She has the best intentions but she knocks over the vinegar bottle
and rips holes in people's clothing. Will she ever get anything
right? Luckily, June learns that real luck is earned through hard
work and perseverance as the family embark on a new venture, close
to their hearts. This beautiful book, authored by the hosts of the
hugely popular AsianBossGirl podcast and packed with lively,
characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Eunice
Chen tells a funny and uplifting tale of family love and fitting in
in a new country.
What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history's most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King III was one of those four little children mentioned in Martin Luther King's groundbreaking "I Have a Dream" speech. In this memoir, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son gives an intimate look at the man and the father behind the civil rights leader. Mr. King's remembrances show both his warm, loving family and a momentous time in American history.
AG Ford is the illustrator of several other books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Barack. He is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.
Nine African American students made history when they defied a
governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the
photo of one of the nine trying to enter the school a young girl
being taunted, harassed and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed
the worlds attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock,
Arkansas. In defiance of a federal court order, Governor Orval
Faubus called in the National Guard to prevent the students from
entering all white Central High School. The plan had been for the
students to meet and go to school as a group on September 4, 1957.
But one student, Elizabeth Eckford, didnt hear of the plan and
tried to enter the school alone. A chilling photo by newspaper
photographer Will Counts captured the sneering expression of a girl
in the mob and made history. Years later Counts snapped another
photo, this one of the same two girls, now grownup, reconciling in
front of Central High School.
Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents and
carers. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes,
cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities... and LOTS in
common! There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human - as many
ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is
an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are
individuals. Written by Tracey Turner, it has been created in
collaboration with several Inclusion Ambassadors from the Inclusive
Minds organization. Vibrant and diverse, We Are All Different is
both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference.
It reinforces that everyone has something to offer, that diversity
enriches our lives, and it also considers what all human beings
have in common - that there is more that unites us than divides us.
From Felicita Sala comes this exquisite sequel to the bestselling
Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street. In each garden, someone is tending
to their produce. Maria is picking asparagus, Ramon's mum is
watering the cucumbers, and a gaggle of kids are eating cherries
fresh from the tree and even wearing some as earrings! Meet the
many people of Fleurville, delight in their harvests, learn their
recipes, and find comfort in the cycle of the seasons. A Year in
Fleurville is a cookbook, a mini guide to gardening, and a picture
book rolled into one. This glorious celebration of community is
filled with recipes from all over the world and with simple
instructions perfect for young chefs.
It's 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud's got a few things going for him:
1. He has his own suitcase filled with his own important, secret things.
2. He's the author of Bud Caldwell's Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself.
3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers of Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!!
Bud's got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road and find this mystery man, nothing can stop him--not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
Bud, Not Buddy is full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, hitting the high notes of jazz and sounding the deeper tones of the Great Depression. Once again Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the award-winning novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, takes readers on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey.
Stop the Magician.
Steal the book.
Save the future.
In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who
have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who
they are. Any Mageus who enters Manhattan becomes trapped by the Brink,
a dark energy barrier that confines them to the island. Crossing it
means losing their power—and often their lives.
Esta is a talented thief, and she's been raised to steal magical
artifacts from the sinister Order that created the Brink. With her
innate ability to manipulate time, Esta can pilfer from the past,
collecting these artifacts before the Order even realizes she’s there.
And all of Esta’s training has been for one final job: traveling back
to 1902 to steal an ancient book containing the secrets of the
Order—and the Brink—before the Magician can destroy it and doom the
Mageus to a hopeless future.
But Old New York is a dangerous world ruled by ruthless gangs and
secret societies, a world where the very air crackles with magic.
Nothing is as it seems, including the Magician himself. And for Esta to
save her future, she may have to betray everyone in the past.
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage.
But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability.
This critically acclaimed winner of the Schneider Family Book Award joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
The Same Inside is a sweet and thoughtful collection of poems about friendship, empathy and respect by three of the nation's best-loved poets, Liz Brownlee, Matt Goodfellow and Roger Stevens.
These fifty poems deal sensitively with feelings, empathy, respect, courtesy, bullying, disability and responsibility. They are the perfect springboard to start conversations.
In illustrations and rhyme describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The must-read Black mermaid
fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls
"epic and original," in which one mermaid takes on the gods
themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and
anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.
"Riveting." -NPR "Evocative." -Entertainment Weekly "Remarkable."
-Buzzfeed A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi
prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata-a
mermaid-collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing
their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown
overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the
unthinkable-she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who
dare to defy the gods. To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must
journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it
seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should.
And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see
her fail . . . Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws
closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and
legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the
fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
It’s 1936 Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and 10-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things; 2. He’s the author of “Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself”; 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: posters of Herman E. Calloway and his band of renown, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. Bud is sure those posters will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road, nothing can stop him, not hunger, not fear, not would-be vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.
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